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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Fork-load of Drama

Following last week's doom and gloom, this week's news coverage leaves much to be desired for those seeking slightly more uplifting trends.

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The 8 Steps to Becoming a Bitcoin-Savvy Bank

Angel investor William Mougayar explores the steps banks should take to make sure they lead the blockchain-banking revolution.

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Why and How Banks Should Embrace Blockchain Tech

In the second part of his three-part series, angel investor William Mougayar looks at why and how banks should start embracing blockchain technology.

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Nathaniel Popper: Bitcoin is Still Lacking a Killer App

Nathaniel Popper tells CoinDesk how he got into bitcoin and how his journey has shaped his understanding of the digital currency.

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Bitcoin: Another Banking Headache

Investor William Mougayar discusses how banks dealt with the emergence of the Internet and how blockchain tech is causing them a whole new headache.

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Bitcoin's Biggest Question Isn't Ease of Use, It's 'Why Use it?'

When asked why bitcoin hasn't taken off as an online cash, Pete Rizzo argues it's become conventional wisdom to blame ease of use as the issue.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Bombers and BitLicenses

The media emphasized bitcoin and the blockchain's association with crime this week, while dedicating coverage to the technology's regulatory issues.

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What Tokyo's Mt Gox Ruling Means for Bitcoin in Japan

Japanese attorney Akihiro Shiba examines what the recent Tokyo District Court ruling on a Mt Gox case means for the status of bitcoin in Japan.

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How Does US Law Apply to Foreign Cryptocurrency Companies?

Civil and criminal lawyer Jared Marx explains how US law applies to non-US cryptocurrency companies.

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ItBit Reveals Bankchain Project Won't Use Bitcoin

In a new interview, bitcoin exchange itBit opens up about Bankchain, its new consensus protocol aimed at enterprise financial institutions.

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